Local Resources
Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District strives to provide resources that are useful to the public such as local agricultural contacts, growing guides, information on stormwater management, USDA & NRCS contacts, SCDNR resources, citizen science programs, and more!
KNow Your River Database
Explore the Know Your River Database to discover interactive maps, local water quality data, and real-time insights that help you better understand and protect the rivers and streams in your community.
Rain Water Harvesting
Turn every rainfall into a resource by discovering how rain barrels, rain gardens, and simple water harvesting techniques can save money, reduce runoff, and help your landscape thrive naturally.
Pollinators
Discover why pollinators are essential to our food, ecosystems, and everyday lives — and learn simple ways you can help bees, butterflies, birds, and other native pollinators thrive right in your own backyard.
What is Stormwater?
Discover where stormwater goes after it leaves your yard, learn how everyday actions impact local rivers and lakes, and explore simple ways you can help protect Anderson County’s water resources from pollution and runoff.
Citizen Science Programs
Learn how to get involved in local citizen science initiatives including SC Adopt-A-Stream, CoCoRaHS, iNaturalist, and so many other great community involved organizations!
Garden Growing Guide
Check out our Seed Library page and download our growing guides to help you prepare for your spring, summer, and fall gardens! While you're at it, visit our Seed Library to take free seeds home for your garden!